2001 Senegalese constitutional referendum
# 2001 Senegalese constitutional referendum

A constitutional referendum was held in Senegal on 7 January 2001. Voters were asked whether they approved of a new constitution. It was approved by 94% of voters, leading to early parliamentary elections taking place in April 2001.

## Background

The proposed constitution would abolish the Senate, which had only come into existence in 1999; its first election had been boycotted by the opposition parties, who viewed its creation as unnecessary. It also reduced the presidential term from seven to five years.

## Result

| Choice | Choice | Votes | % |
| - | - | - | - |
| For | For | 1,559,432 | 94.02 |
| Against | Against | 99,108 | 5.98 |
| Total | Total | 1,658,540 | 100.00 |
| Valid votes | Valid votes | 1,658,540 | 98.42 |
| Invalid/blank votes | Invalid/blank votes | 26,622 | 1.58 |
| Total votes | Total votes | 1,685,162 | 100.00 |
| Registered voters/turnout | Registered voters/turnout | 2,563,522 | 65.74 |
| Source: African Elections Database ||||
